Asbestos Lung Cancer Attorney

The Link Between Asbestos and Lung Cancer

For much of the 20th century, asbestos was used in insulation, building materials, brake parts, shipbuilding, and industrial equipment. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can lodge in the lungs and cause cellular damage that may lead to lung cancer, mesothelioma, or asbestosis, often 15 to 40 years after the exposure occurred.

Many manufacturers knew about these dangers and failed to warn workers and the public. As a result, people diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer may be able to pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit, a wrongful death claim on behalf of a loved one, and claims against asbestos bankruptcy trusts that were established to pay victims.

A history of smoking does not necessarily bar your claim. Smoking and asbestos exposure together greatly increase the risk of lung cancer, and many smokers with significant asbestos exposure have recovered compensation.

Time limits for filing typically begin at diagnosis and can be short. Our in-house team or one of our trusted co-counsel firms experienced in asbestos litigation will help reconstruct your work and exposure history, identify the responsible companies, and pursue every available source of recovery.

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